Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating collaboration and communication among project participants working collaboratively on a project using a computer network. The method includes providing a plurality of trackpoints that are created by at least two of the project participants. Each of the plurality of trackpoints includes metadata descriptive of the each of the plurality of trackpoints. Each of the plurality of trackpoints is configured to store data within its content. The method also includes providing indices of trackpoints based on searchable keys. Additionally, the method includes providing a plurality of tools.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 9, 2002
Assignee:
NexPrise Inc.
Inventors:
John D. Page, Eugene E. Bouchard, Venkat R. Sriram, Scott E. Stanelle
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating collaboration and communication among project participants working collaboratively on a project using a computer network. The method includes providing a plurality of trackpoints that are created by at least two of the project participants. Each of the plurality of trackpoints includes metadata descriptive of the each of the plurality of trackpoints. Each of the plurality of trackpoints is configured to store data within its content. The method also includes providing indices of trackpoints based on searchable keys. Additionally, the method includes providing a plurality of tools.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 1998
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2001
Assignee:
NexPrise, Inc.
Inventors:
John D. Page, Eugene E. Bouchard, Venkat R. Sriram, Scott E. Stanelle